101: Conquering Stress: A User's Guide

Monday, 23 April 2012 - 1:00pm to 2:30pm
Workplace Application: 

Learn to better manage personal and workplace stress to increase productivity and help employees contribute more successfully to organizational goals.

High demands and rapid, continuous change in today’s work climate cause employees to experience frequent stress. Stress is one of the leading causes of health issues resulting in absenteeism, and a stressed workforce affects morale, productivity and retention. Learn to manage your own stress and in the process learn how to help your workforce manage stress to increase job performance and contribute more successfully to the organization.

Presenter: 
Connie White, SPHR, Senior Human Resources Business Partner, Genentech

Connie White, SPHR, is a senior HR business partner at Genentech, a member of the Roche Group. She has been at Genentech for four years in the global product development, regulatory and technical operations functions. Prior to work at Genentech, Connie held a variety of HR leadership roles at the Old Navy division of Gap, Inc. Connie is obtaining her master’s degree in psychology with an executive coaching focus, and focuses her efforts as an HR professional on employee wellness and employee development.

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